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Daniil Medvedev replaces Novak Djokovic as world number one

Daniil Medvedev succeeded Novak Djokovic as world number one on Monday, becoming the first man since 2004 outside the game's "Big Four" of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray to occupy the top spot. US Open champion Medvedev is the third Russian man after Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Marat Safin, and 27th player overall, to rise to the top of the ATP rankings. The 26-year-old Medvedev, beaten by Nadal in the Acapulco semi-finals last week, was guaranteed to move above Djokovic after the Serb's quarter-final loss in Dubai.

Daniil Medvedev knocks top four off their perch replacing Novak Djokovic as world number one

Paris - Daniil Medvedev succeeded Novak Djokovic as world number one on Monday, becoming the first man since 2004 outside the game's "Big Four" of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray to occupy the top spot.

Maria Sharapova says Serena Williams still has what it takes to carry on playing

Former tennis star Maria Sharapova has stressed that Serena Williams has “still got it”, despite rumours of her impending retirement.

Medvedev replaces Djokovic as world number one

Daniil Medvedev succeeded Novak Djokovic as world number one on Monday, becoming the first man since 2004 outside the game's "Big Four" of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray to occupy the top spot.

Medvedev officially replaces Djokovic as world No 1

Daniil Medvedev succeeded Novak Djokovic as world No 1 on Monday, becoming the first man since 2004 outside the game's "Big Four" of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray to occupy the top spot.

Qld rain affects Solomons WCQ preparations

The national team of the Solomon Islands are among the teams affected by south-east Queensland’s severe weather.

Pakistan vs Australia: Playing In Country Of Birth "Special" For Australia's Usman Khawaja

Australia opening batsman Usman Khawaja admitted Monday that playing in Pakistan will be "special" as he returned to the country of his birth for the first time as an international cricketer. Khawaja, 36, was born to Pakistani parents in Islamabad before moving to Australia four years later and became the first Muslim cricketer to don the baggy green cap. Known for his dashing left-handed batting, Khawaja recently enjoyed a remarkable comeback after a three-year gap, smashing a century in each innings of the Ashes Test against England at Sydney last month.

ICC plans to streamline men's women's calendar to avoid clashes

The International Cricket Council (ICC) plans to work in the future on the men's and women's calendars to avoid fixture clashes that can undermine events like the women's World Cup, chief executive Geoff Allardice said on Monday.

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Daniil Medvedev replaces Novak Djokovic as world number one

Daniil Medvedev knocks top four off their perch replacing Novak Djokovic as world number one

Maria Sharapova says Serena Williams still has what it takes to carry on playing

Medvedev replaces Djokovic as world number one

Medvedev officially replaces Djokovic as world No 1

Qld rain affects Solomons WCQ preparations

Pakistan vs Australia: Playing In Country Of Birth "Special" For Australia's Usman Khawaja

ICC plans to streamline men's women's calendar to avoid clashes